Journal of a Solitude by May Sarton | Book Review
Journal of a Solitude by May Sarton Genres: Memoir, Non-Fiction Original Publication Date: 1973 Source: I purchased this book Goodreads Find the Author: Website, Goodreads, Amazon In this, her bestselling journal, May Sarton writes with keen observation and emotional courage of both inner and outer worlds: a garden, the seasons, daily life in New Hampshire, books, people, ideas―and throughout everything, her spiritual and artistic journey. Journal of a Solitude is an account of a year in the life of May Sarton in the early 1970s. It is an interesting journey into the mind and soul of a writer and poet. Sarton’s Journal Reflects Her Thoughts Sarton was a difficult person…
Confessions Of A Book Blogger
Confessions Of A Book Blogger As a book blogger, I have some confessions to make. I hereby confess: I have never read any of the Harry Potter books. I have never read any of the Lord of the Rings books. I have never read any of the Hunger Games books. I have never read any of the Twilight books. I am sure that all of these are fine, fine books. But to be honest, they just don’t interest me. I don’t read them and I certainly don’t feel qualified to review them. More Confessions I don’t care about vampires, zombies, witches, fantasy, science fiction, or paranormal. Some of these books…
These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things . . .
My Favorite Things My favorite things that I can own right now are books. I love books in every way, shape, and form. Since I live in a tiny apartment, I can’t have too many physical books around. Just enough to fill up two bookcases. That’s where Kindle comes in. Further Reading You may also like 9 Things That Bring Me Joy. Thank you for reading The Literary Lioness!
Something Inside of Me: How to Hang on to Heaven When You Are Going Through Hell by Chitoka Webb | Book Review
Something Inside of Me: How to Hang on to Heaven When You Are Going Through Hell by Chitoka Webb Genres: Memoir, Non-Fiction Original Publication Date: 2011 Source: Advanced Reading Copy from the publisher. Goodreads Find the Author: Goodreads, Amazon Something Inside of Me: the inspiring story of how one woman’s journey through poverty and debilitating illness catapulted her to the halls of power as a successful businesswoman. Long before selling secondhand belongings on eBay and Craigslist was the rage, a preteen Chitoka Webb sold what others saw as junk to the residents of her neighborhood and made a profit. Without a college degree, through tenacity, grit, and a healthy dose…
Life Itself: A Memoir by Roger Ebert | Book Review
Life Itself: A Memoir by Roger Ebert Genres: Illness, Memoir, Non-Fiction Original Publication Date: 2011 Source: I purchased this book Goodreads Find the Author: Website, Goodreads, Amazon Life Itself: Roger Ebert began reviewing films for the Chicago Sun-Times in 1967 and was the first film critic ever to win a Pulitzer Prize. He has appeared on television for four decades. In 2006, complications from thyroid cancer treatment resulted in the loss of his ability to eat, drink, or speak. But with the loss of his voice, Ebert has only become a more prolific and influential writer. And now, for the first time, he tells the full, dramatic story of his…
